Thrifty Activities For Adrenaline-Filled Adventures to Merimbula
Nestled into the New South Wales’ sparkling Sapphire Coast, Merimbula is a seaside town that isn’t only famous for its beauty, but also full with adrenaline-filled adventures. From getting above the water to racing through the bush, there’s a thrill around every corner to discover in Merimbula.
The traditional lands of the Djiringanj and the Thaua people, Merimbula/Pambula is your one-stop shop for all things thrilling fun. So, pack up your Thrifty rental car, wind down the windows to the ocean breeze, and let’s get going on some epic adventures!
Feel the Rush at Bournda National Park
There’s nothing quite like the rush of the wind in your hair as you soar along atop a mountain bike. At Bournda National Park, not only will you be able to satisfy that craving for a thrill or two as you race throughout this natural playground, but you’ll also be backgrounded by a beautiful landscape of coastal bush and thriving flora. Only a ten minutes’ drive north of the township of Merimbula, before you head out to Bournda you can hire an affordable mountain bike from Cycle N Surf in the centre of town. Next stop: the action-packed bike trails of the lush national park.
Surf's Up at Short Point Beach
With six main beaches around Merimbula, spending a thrilling day above the water is the perfect way to quench that thirst for adrenaline. On the tip of the coast, you’ll find the adventure-filled Short Point Beach. It’s shakas all round at Short Point, with surfing a popular water sport for those wanting to combine the beauty of this coastal haven with a thrill-filled day out. Only two kilometres from the centre of town, you’ll reach Short Point Beach in no time at all, allowing you more time to spend atop the waves. The waves at Short Point make for a perfect surfing adventure as the swell picks you up and carries you with it. Merimbula’s Surf N Cycle shop is also a great spot to hire a surfboard boogie board if you don’t have your own with you. If the swell gets too hectic or you’d like to watch the action from afar, Short Point Beach also has an elevated car park that makes for a great lookout point. If you’re visiting from August to November, make sure to keep an eye out for the whales that frequent the area too!
Explore the Open Ocean
With a name that translates to ‘two lakes’ in the local Aboriginal language, it’s no surprise that a stunning body of water isn’t hard to come by in Merimbula. The two lakes of the town’s namesake are the small Black Lake and, the crown jewels of the region’s water spots, Merimbula Lake. While the pristine Merimbula Lake welcomes swimming amongst its soothing waters, an even better way to experience the lake is by getting atop it on a kayak. Mitchies Jetty, sitting on the shores of Merimbula Lake, makes it easy to hire a kayak and get above the water without wasting any time. There are even double kayaks, so you can double up the fun as you soar around the lake.
Discover A New Perspective on Merimbula Lake
The fun atop Merimbula Lake doesn’t stop there! For those wanting to really engage their core and work up a sweat under the golden sun as it shines down on the turquoise of the lake, stand-up paddleboarding is the most idyllic adventure activity for you. The best part about stand-up paddleboarding is that all it takes to cool down after a hard paddle is a dip into the water below you. Talk about divine! Mitchies Jetty also makes it easy with hiring a stand-up paddleboard for you to use to explore the lake’s surrounding shores. If you’re lucky enough, you may even find a few friendly creatures paddling alongside you. Dolphins, stingrays, fish and seals are known to frequent the area, making this a marine life hotspot. The lake is also close to Merimbula’s Main Beach where you’ll find a scenic boardwalk that traces the ocean’s shore and provides unbelievable views of the water stretching out to the endless horizon. Whether you’re game enough to conquer the boardwalk at sunrise or you’re after an easy way to cool down at sunset after a day of epic adventure, this is a spot you can’t miss out on.
Whether you’re hungry for a surf or a kayak, a bike ride or a stand-up paddleboard, Merimbula has just the adrenaline-filled activity to satisfy whatever you’ve got a hankering for. In your Thrifty rental car, it’s easy to discover adventure in this pocket of the Sapphire Coast.
